Listed bye UNESCO as a World Heritage, the bay is one of the most magnificent places of interest in Vietnam. Belonging to Quang Ninh Province, approximately 180km from Hanoi, it covers an area of 1,5000 sq km with thousands of islands and Grottoes rising from the clear, emerald waters of the Bac Bo Gulf. One can spend a day trip on a boat contemplating this enchanting landscape and swimming in the sea. In the year 2000, Halong Bay has been recognized as a World Heritage for the second time for its geological value.
